East Hanover Township

Ecosystem Overview

The East Hanover Township ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lebanon, East Hanover Township hosts 4200% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 Lebanon County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lebanon

+4200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium pumilum

pasture thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Blunt-Leaved Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium godfreyanum

Very Common2 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Saucrobotys futilalis

Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth

Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Beauveria bassiana

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Galasa nigrinodis

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lebanon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+4200% vs. current

Lebanon County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-57% vs. current

Cornwall

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+291% vs. current

Cleona

Importance: 0.30

97 species

-56% vs. current

Mount Gretna

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+378% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.29

19 species

+126% vs. current

Bethel Township

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2050% vs. current

Annville

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2050% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lebanon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lebanon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+4200% vs. current

Lebanon County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-57% vs. current

Cornwall

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+291% vs. current

Cleona

Importance: 0.30

97 species

-56% vs. current

Mount Gretna

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+378% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.29

19 species

+126% vs. current

Bethel Township

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2050% vs. current

Annville

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2050% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lebanon

+4200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium pumilum

pasture thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Blunt-Leaved Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium godfreyanum

Very Common2 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Saucrobotys futilalis

Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth

Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Beauveria bassiana

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Galasa nigrinodis

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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